About James Melvin
James Melvin Taylor is an attorney licensed to the State Bar of California in 2000. He is currently related to James M. Taylor Law Offices, the place he has maintained his practice since his admission to the bar.
Taylor finished his undergraduate research at California State Polytechnic University earlier than earning his Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his professional legal career.
His practice areas include felony law, DUI & DWI, and juvenile law. Taylor has knowledge in handling various kinds of criminal cases, including felony appeals, drug crimes, record clearing, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes. He is involved in multiple legal levels, which includes trials, negotiations, appeals, and expungement proceedings.
Throughout his profession, Taylor has labored for the San Bernardino County Indigent Defense Program from 2001 to 2020, representing indigent defendants in a meaningful number of instances. He additionally labored with Conflict Defense Lawyers from 2005 to 2014, focusing on cases in San Bernardino and Riverside superior courts. In October 2024, he used to be appointed to the San Bernardino Superior Court by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Taylor is actively involved in the legal community and has contributed to the representation of defendants in a number of capacities. His in depth knowledge in criminal regulation and his dedication to public service have formed his professional journey.
